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What Does Itchy And Swollen Fingers In A Diabetic Patient Indicate?
been having the itching of the fingers for 3 days, both hands, some red pin head size swelling over the area of sctratch I have diabetes, under control blood sugar is 111 mg fbs ranges from 130 140m hba1c is 7, liver & kedney functions are normal 1 month ago
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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You have problem of itching and swelling in fingure that may be because of neuropathy or bacteria or yeast infection or other reasons. You have diabetes so more chanse of infection...
Clinical examination of site helpful for diagnosis.
Consult a physician for clinical examination and investigation.
Treat underling cause.
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of itching and swelling in fingure that may be because of neuropathy or bacteria or yeast infection or other reasons. You have diabetes so more chanse of infection...
Clinical examination of site helpful for diagnosis.
Consult a physician for clinical examination and investigation.
Treat underling cause.
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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